Evangeline Lilly, known for her role in the *Ant-Man* franchise, has announced that she is experiencing brain damage as a result of a recent accident. In a heartfelt update shared on social media, the actress detailed the incident and her ongoing health journey.
On May 30, 2025, Lilly revealed in a Substack post that she fainted while at a beach in Hawaii earlier that month. The fall resulted in a serious injury as she hit her head against a boulder. In a further update, Lilly spoke candidly about her condition in an Instagram video posted on January 1, 2026.
“This is the first day of 2026, and I’m entering this new year with some bad news about my concussion,” Lilly stated. She addressed the many inquiries regarding her health and the brain scans she underwent following the accident.
The results of the scans indicated significant issues. “Almost every area in my brain is functioning at a decreased capacity,” she disclosed. Lilly confirmed the diagnosis of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and noted that other factors may also be contributing to her condition.
Lilly emphasized the importance of working closely with her medical team to address these challenges. “Now my job is to get to the bottom of that with the doctors and then embark on the hard work of fixing it,” she explained, adding a note of determination despite the daunting road ahead.
Reflecting on the impact of her injury, Lilly shared that her cognitive decline has prompted her to slow down. “My cognitive decline since I smashed my face open has helped me to slow down and have a more restful finish to my 2025,” she noted, highlighting a silver lining in her experience. She described her recent holiday season as one of the most peaceful she has experienced in years.
Concluding her update on a positive note, Lilly expressed gratitude for her life. “Feeling extraordinarily grateful and blessed to be able to play one more day and one more year on this beautiful living planet,” she said, thanking her supporters for their concern and care.
In 2024, Lilly announced her decision to take a break from Hollywood, marking *Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania* (2023) as her final performance before this hiatus. As she navigates her recovery, fans and colleagues alike are rallying around her, wishing her a swift and thorough healing process.
